Session

As cities confront rapid urbanization, climate change, and socioeconomic disparities, sustainability efforts that overlook justice risk perpetuating inequalities, particularly in marginalized communities. This track critically examines the intersection of urban sustainability and spatial justice, exploring how governance structures, participatory planning, and urban design can foster truly inclusive and equitable cities. Key questions include how to ensure fair distribution of benefits and burdens, empower marginalized voices in decision-making, and design built environments that recognize diverse social needs related to gender, cultural identity, and inclusion. The session aims to identify pathways toward cities that achieve both environmental resilience and genuine social equity for all communities.

Presentations:

• 223 De Angelis Giada, Supporting Just Transitions with Welfare-Based Decision-Making for Nature-Based Solutions: A Participatory Framework

• 226 Rosa Altair, Citizen Science in Urban Water Resources Management: A Systematic Review of Terminologies and Global Applications

• 245 Rzegocki Marcin Marek, Developing the Polish Community Resilience Scale (PCRS) for Measuring Community Resilience in Cities and Communities